And there’s Johnson (played by Sean Diddy Combs) who handles all other distractions like media, autographs and fans.

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Pretty clever.

In fact, when he was asked about it Thursday, Calvin said Johnson should be handling the questions and hopped off the podium briefly. He got a good laugh from the media (distractions really?) and then he came back with a smile.

Calvin Johnson is multi-dimensional.

The ad is perfect.

One thing for certain is he’s not into the outside fame and adoration, but he does have a shoe contract.

“That was cool, one to meet Diddy,’’ Johnson said. “It was a week process. I didn’t even want to do it because of the timing, it was right before we came up here to camp. I like to spend that little time left at home (in Atlanta).’’

Instead he went to Los Angeles and filmed three ads along the same lines. It’s the first one that is out.

In a YouTube video, Combs said he has the utmost respect for Calvin Johnson and his intense focus. He reminds him of his all-time favorite receiver, Lynn Swann.

Johnson (the real one) said his teammates saw the ad before he did and wanted to know if he got Diddy’s phone number.

“I’m like for what?” Johnson said.

Of course Calvin Johnson is going to be in demand. He set the NFL’s all-time one season receiving yards record last season. He’s a beast, the best wide receiver working in the NFL right now.

His priority is clear though.

He wants to win.

He’s only had one winning season since he was drafted in 2007.

“You can’t let the circumstances affect the way you go about your work,’’ Johnson said. “You have to come to work every day and put your best foot forward.’’

He missed most of camp with a bruised knee. He didn’t play in the final three preseason games and just played briefly in the first one.

But he’s ready to go when the Lions open the season on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field.

He practiced Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Johnson said the knee is good, he doesn’t feel pain at all.

“I feel good,’’ Calvin Johnson said. “Catching the ball, no drops.’’

Those are magic words in Detroit.

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